Development and Disability over the Lifespan

Development and Disability over the Lifespan (DDoL) research streams aim to improve the lives of individuals through participation and inclusion for living, learning, and working. We achieve this though knowledge creation, consumer engagement, and evidence-based implementation of care and services. Our research has a focus on healthy ageing, road safety, and individuals and families living with childhood onset or neurological health conditions.

To achieve this overarching objective, our projects are broadly nested within three research streams:

• ENVISAGE: Empowering caregivers to navigate parenting of a child with developmental concerns via strengths-based ideas about health, wellbeing, and development. We achieve this through education and engagement with caregivers, service providers, and communities.
• Movement for Life: Knowledge translation and implementation of interventions that enhance participation for people living with childhood onset or neurological health conditions. Our work seeks to empower these individuals to fully engage in all aspects of life.
• Road Safety: Taking a multi-disciplinary approach to enhancing the road safety skills, and physical, cognitive and psychological wellbeing of vulnerable road users with the aim of improving their safety and mobility within the community.